Area: |
Department of Environmental Biology |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
1730 (v.7) Plant Propagation 202 or any previous version AND 308356 (v.1) Bioengineering 301 or any previous version |
Syllabus: |
Modern biotechnology and plant breeding. Introduction to plant propagation and molecular genetics. Advances and developments of genetically-modified plants. Effect of genetically engineered plants on the environment, risk-assessment and resistance management. Response of plants to environmental and biotic stress. Synopsis - genetically engineering of animals, vaccines and food. Bio-safety and regulations. |
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |